In today’s world, where values and traditions often seem to be slipping through our fingers like sand, there’s an alarmingly viral video sweeping across the internet. With nearly a billion views across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and a platform once known as Twitter (X), this video has captured the attention of nearly every person in America. It’s baffling to say the least. The video showcases what can only be described as a performance of an influencer’s so-called “morning routine.” If there was ever a blueprint for absurdity, this is it.
Starting at the ungodly hour of 3:52 a.m., the influencer brushes his teeth with bottled water, goes outside for push-ups and rounds it all off with ice water facials, banana facials, and more bottled water. It’s a theatrical portrayal that’s not just entertaining fantasy but a far cry from any conceivable reality. No human on Earth’s routine includes such a melodramatic series of tasks.
Beneath the surface of this exaggerated display lies a deeper question about our society. Why have millions of viewers around the globe pounced on this video as if it holds the secrets of the universe? Is it the novelty, the envy of a seemingly leisurely lifestyle, or simply the spectacle of watching someone else’s orchestrated drudgery with bated breath? Whatever the reason, this video mirrors an unsettling trend of valuing illusion over authenticity.
In this era of make-believe, influencers curate lives that are plainly unrealistic, yet they lure followers who perhaps hope to glean some unattainable wisdom or lifestyle hack from them. The pressing question remains: how much of our values and time are we trading for digital escapism? Isn’t there more fulfillment in genuine connections, in sharing real moments with family and friends rather than living vicariously through the filtered lives of online personalities?
Instead of idolizing the facade of glamour presented by these influencers, perhaps it’s time to champion our own lives, grounded in authenticity and meaningful interactions. Isn’t it rich irony that people are pouring hours into consuming content meant to showcase free time? At some point, we have to ask ourselves: are we living for the screen, or are we brave enough to embrace the unvarnished beauty of our own existence? As always, it’s time for conservatives to lead the charge in choosing substance over spectacle.
